§22-3A-10. Office to conduct study.
(a) The office shall conduct or participate in studies or
research to develop scientifically based data and recommendations
of the following:

(1) Ground vibrations associated with blasting and how the
vibrations impact protected structures;

(2) The proper size and shot parameters to assure protection
of protected structures;

(3) The necessity of expanding the parameters where blasting
is prohibited in relation to protected structures to assure that
the shots do not cause damage to protected structures;

(4) The appropriateness of modifying pre-blast survey
requirements that reflect a pattern of excessive ground vibration
and air blast has occurred within a measured distance;

(5) Analysis of the appropriate air blast limitations to
determine damage criteria; and

(6) Any other data or recommendations the office deems
appropriate.

(b) The office shall report the data and recommendations to
the joint committee on government and finance on or before the
first day of January, two thousand one, and annually thereafter or
as otherwise required.